COVID-19

Charter Oak Health Center has enacted extra precautions and guidelines to maintain the highest level of safety for our patients, visitors, and employees. Some of these measures include:

• Symptom screening and temperature checks at all our entrances.

• Social distancing measures in waiting rooms, hallways, and all common areas.

• Thoroughly cleaning exam rooms pre- and post-patient visit.

• Ensuring all our staff and providers wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow CDC guidelines.

• Requiring patients to wear masks at all times.

Current Eligibility: Effective April 1, 2021, those currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine per state guidelines include individuals living or working in Connecticut who are:

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•  16 years of age and older.

• Educators and Childcare Providers: Pre-K through Grade 12 teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, food service providers, school bus drivers and childcare providers as well as in-school administrative staff. Does not include individuals who are not required to work on-site in a school.

• Residents and Staff of Select Congregate Settings: Staff and residents of halfway homes, inpatient mental health facilities, correction facilities, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, substance use and residential treatment facilities along with others.

• Long-Term Care Facility Residents: Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care to persons who are unable to live independently.

• Medical First Responders: Individuals who respond to medical 911 calls and face risk of exposure to COVID-19.

• Health Care Personnel: Individuals serving in health care settings who are at risk of direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials.

Moving Forward: The State has indicated its intention to roll-out vaccine eligibility moving forward pursuant to the following plan. These are tentative plans and are subject to change by the State.

*Note: Proof of eligibility is needed at time of vaccination. This may include employment ID badge, payroll stub, business card, employer letter, other documentation, or proof of date of birth/age.